Kuwaiti Arrested After Security Officer Injured in Alleged Jaber Hospital Assault

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 13: A Kuwaiti citizen, born in 1992, was arrested following an alleged assault on a security officer at Jaber Hospital, leaving the officer with injuries that required nine stitches.

According to details of the incident, the citizen had reportedly visited the hospital to obtain a medical report and was allegedly highly agitated. He was said to have behaved aggressively toward medical staff and caused disruption among employees while insisting that the report be completed quickly.

The situation reportedly escalated when the man went to the hospital’s security point to collect the report. He allegedly began shouting at and verbally abusing the security officer.

When the officer asked him to lower his voice, the citizen allegedly challenged him, telling him to take off his uniform and come outside.

The officer then stood up from his seat, after which the citizen allegedly pushed him forcefully with both hands. The officer reportedly fell backwards, striking a glass filing cabinet behind him. The cabinet shattered, causing injuries that required nine stitches.

Other security personnel intervened, brought the situation under control and arrested the accused, while the injured officer received medical treatment.

Legal procedures are being taken against the accused in connection with the incident.